Building Code Information

Overview

Beaver County has adopted and is enforcing the 2018 International Codes and the State of Utah Amended Codes for commercial projects and 2015 International Residential Code for residential projects. The following are codes that have been adopted and are currently being enforced in Beaver County.

For Residential Construction

2015 International Residential Code

2015 International Residential Energy Code

2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code

For Commercial Construction

2018 International Building Code

2018 International Plumbing Code

2018 International Mechanical Code

2018 International Fuel Gas Code

2018 International Energy Conservation Code

2017 National Electrical Code

2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code

Purpose

The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the structure.